U.S. Relies on Subcritical Nuclear Experiments Amidst Global Tensions
The U.S. uses subcritical experiments in Nevada's underground tunnels to maintain its nuclear arsenal's functionality without detonations, costing billions of dollars on projects like Scorpius, while global concerns about nuclear proliferation persist.
U.S. Relies on Subcritical Nuclear Experiments Amidst Global Tensions
The U.S. uses subcritical experiments in Nevada's underground tunnels to maintain its nuclear arsenal's functionality without detonations, costing billions of dollars on projects like Scorpius, while global concerns about nuclear proliferation persist.
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36% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion
Germany's arms exports in 2024 hit a record high of €13.33 billion, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion, despite prior government aims to reduce such exports, highlighting a significant policy shift following the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Record High German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion
Germany's arms exports in 2024 hit a record high of €13.33 billion, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion, despite prior government aims to reduce such exports, highlighting a significant policy shift following the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Weakening U.S. Alliances Increase Nuclear Proliferation Risk
The U.S.'s wavering commitment to defending its allies, coupled with rising global tensions and arms control failures, is increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation, despite past success in limiting it; concerns are rising that even limited nuclear proliferation can have devastating consequences.
Weakening U.S. Alliances Increase Nuclear Proliferation Risk
The U.S.'s wavering commitment to defending its allies, coupled with rising global tensions and arms control failures, is increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation, despite past success in limiting it; concerns are rising that even limited nuclear proliferation can have devastating consequences.
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48% Bias Score
Australia to extradite Daniel Duggan to US on arms trafficking charges
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old Australian, will be extradited to the US in early 2025 to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots in 2011-2012; his family is devastated and plans legal action.
Australia to extradite Daniel Duggan to US on arms trafficking charges
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old Australian, will be extradited to the US in early 2025 to face charges of arms trafficking and money laundering for allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots in 2011-2012; his family is devastated and plans legal action.
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56% Bias Score
Angola Proposes AU Mechanism to Track Illicit Weapons
Angola proposed a new AU mechanism to track illegally diverted weapons, advocating for a comprehensive legal framework, increased funding for African peace operations, and the inclusion of women and youth in peace processes to curb armed violence.
Angola Proposes AU Mechanism to Track Illicit Weapons
Angola proposed a new AU mechanism to track illegally diverted weapons, advocating for a comprehensive legal framework, increased funding for African peace operations, and the inclusion of women and youth in peace processes to curb armed violence.
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44% Bias Score
US Charges Two in Drone Attack Conspiracy: Iran-linked Technology Led to Three US Soldier Deaths
US prosecutors indicted two men for conspiring to export sensitive technology to Iran, leading to a January 28th drone attack in Jordan that killed three US soldiers and wounded at least 40 others; one defendant is a dual US-Iranian citizen, and the technology was traced through a Swiss shell compan...
US Charges Two in Drone Attack Conspiracy: Iran-linked Technology Led to Three US Soldier Deaths
US prosecutors indicted two men for conspiring to export sensitive technology to Iran, leading to a January 28th drone attack in Jordan that killed three US soldiers and wounded at least 40 others; one defendant is a dual US-Iranian citizen, and the technology was traced through a Swiss shell compan...
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48% Bias Score
Record German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion, Ukraine the Main Recipient
Germany's arms exports hit a record high of €13.33 billion in 2024, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine for its defense against Russia, exceeding the 2023 record of €12.13 billion and defying initial plans to curb exports.
Record German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion, Ukraine the Main Recipient
Germany's arms exports hit a record high of €13.33 billion in 2024, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine for its defense against Russia, exceeding the 2023 record of €12.13 billion and defying initial plans to curb exports.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Program to Combat Violence
Mexico launched a nationwide gun buyback program offering substantial cash rewards for surrendered firearms, aiming to curb violence fueled by an estimated 200,000-500,000 illegally trafficked U.S. firearms annually.
Mexico Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Program to Combat Violence
Mexico launched a nationwide gun buyback program offering substantial cash rewards for surrendered firearms, aiming to curb violence fueled by an estimated 200,000-500,000 illegally trafficked U.S. firearms annually.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Makers and Dealers Over Cartel Violence
Mexico filed lawsuits against U.S. gun manufacturers and stores for supplying firearms to cartels; 200,000-500,000 U.S. guns are smuggled into Mexico yearly, and 75% of 50,000 high-caliber guns seized in Mexico came from the U.S., fueling cartel violence and thousands of deaths.
Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Makers and Dealers Over Cartel Violence
Mexico filed lawsuits against U.S. gun manufacturers and stores for supplying firearms to cartels; 200,000-500,000 U.S. guns are smuggled into Mexico yearly, and 75% of 50,000 high-caliber guns seized in Mexico came from the U.S., fueling cartel violence and thousands of deaths.
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48% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Raise Concerns
German arms exports hit a record \"12 billion euros in 2023, with increased sales to controversial countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Israel, despite stated aims for restrictive policies, raising human rights and regional stability concerns.
Record High German Arms Exports Raise Concerns
German arms exports hit a record \"12 billion euros in 2023, with increased sales to controversial countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Israel, despite stated aims for restrictive policies, raising human rights and regional stability concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
NATO's Military Edge Over Russia
A study reveals NATO's military superiority over Russia in conventional arms, despite Moscow's buildup, suggesting a reassessment of military spending priorities.
NATO's Military Edge Over Russia
A study reveals NATO's military superiority over Russia in conventional arms, despite Moscow's buildup, suggesting a reassessment of military spending priorities.
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